CATEGORY RULES
For any narrative film with a running time of 45 minutes or longer and a comedic focus.

Films must not at have major U.S. theatrical distribution that competes with HRIFF Festival screening dates, nor require any screening fees for exhibition at HRIFF. Submitter agrees to have legally dealt with these concerns before applying.

If submitting a BluRay EXHIBITION PRINT:HRIFF requires AN ADDITIONAL DVD backup with identical chapter markings (due to the high percentage of BluRay technical concerns) NTSC Region 0 or 1.DVD and 35mm film are HRIFF's preferred exhibition format.Please contact HRIFF if you have a 35mm print.

RETURNSExhibition Screener DVD / BluRay copies will NOT be returned by mail and will NOT be returned at the festival.Any and all Preview Screeners WILL NOT be returned.35mm prints will be returned via messenger.

Please note that any and all posters and/or promotional materials will NOT be returned by mail, nor at the festival.

PRESSIf your film is chosen for exhibition it is recommended and suggested, but not required, for 1 to 2 standard size aka 27 x 41 aka One Sheet movie posters to be sent to our listed shipping address to help promote your film. These materials will NOT be returned.

Other size posters and materials are accepted. Feel free to send any press materials you prefer, but know that One Sheet Posters and postcards are most compatible for the majority of cinemas.